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Summertime can be fun, but the heat…not so much. There are some dangers you need to watch out for when it comes to summer heat… Some of you just love summer, but i don’t…not one bit. It gets so hot and muggy outside. It’s like torture to me to get outside to do anything. It’s […]
School days are winding down, so now is the time to start making summer plans to keep kids busy. So why not teach them some survival skills? With summer quickly approaching, you are probably already starting to think of things to keep them busy and entertained during the summer. You are probably like me and […]
This is how you avoid mass shootings, but if the unthinkable happens and you end up in an active shooter situation, do these things . . . Mass shootings are becoming more commonplace. From the Vegas shooting, to the wide-spread terrorist attacks across Europe, to endless school shootings, we have to be ready to protect […]
When a major disaster strikes, you may not be home. You can get home safely if you have a ready-to-go get home bag with you…. Most of us travel every day to work, to the grocery store, take the kids to school, or some other errand we have to do. And we often take for […]
Do you want to start prepping in case the SHTF, but you can’t afford it? Here is some tips and suggestions for you! With the prices of staples like bread, milk, butter and eggs going up and bills constantly going up, it is hard to make ends meet. If you live on a low or […]
A major nationwide catastrophe could be right around the corner or years away, the timing is ambiguous but the preparation should not be. Editors note: In this sponsored post, we cover so-called doomsday preppers (i.e. very well prepared preppers) and go over a few SHTF situations. We talk about if you should prep, the basics […]
In a SHTF scenario it may not be so easy to know when it’s time to hunker down or when it’s time to fly the coop. Here’s some tips to help you decide… We get asked this one a lot, “If the SHTF should I bug in or bug out?” Bugging out is one of […]
This guide has information on the best herbs to grow for different ailments in your self sustaining homestead garden to have when the SHTF. Sickness. Pain. We all experience pain and sickness. Sometimes, its just sniffles and allergies to pollen, but sometimes it’s the horrible, I-don’t-want-to-blink-much-less-get-out-of-bed sickness. And most of us have been up at […]
The Official 2018 Bug Out Bag Checklist. See our top picks for over 100+ reviewed items! Knives, fire starters, filters, shelters, backpacks, and more… It’s that time of the year again. Our official 2018 Bug Out Bag (BOB) checklist is here. We’ve reviewed thousands of items, threw out all the junk, and kept the best. In […]
With the flu being so bad this year, we have compiled a list of symptoms, ways to prevent from getting it, and what to watch for if you have it. Influenza (or flu for short) season is here and it is bad. The CDC reports that about 12,000 people die in the US every year […]
A flat tire is the most common situation you might find yourself stuck in, and it really (really) pays to be prepared. Preparing for a flat is just plain smart. You might wonder why we’re talking about fixing a flat and you might even think this one is just too easy, but more and more […]
By removing these 10 items from your survival bug out bag, you will have a lighter, easier to carry backpack for when the SHTF. When I posted the article 2017 Bug Out Baby Checklist, I had numerous people ask how in the world they were supposed to fit every item on the list in their […]
Under a winter storm or ice storm watch or warning? How about a blizzard warning? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered so you can be prepared! With the cold temperatures lately, it’s just a matter of time before we see blizzard conditions. A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility. It’s […]
When the grocery store is empty… or doesn’t exist anymore… you’ll dream of these 15 nutritive, filling, and easy to store foods. Get them while you can! Food preps are a classic no brainer. If you’re just beginning to prepare you should start with water and then food. Worry about all the cool gear after […]
We want our children to know about prepping & disaster preparedness but we don’t want to scare them. Here are a few tips to do so without scaring them. Thing can change in a manner of seconds. One minute everything is fine and then something happens. It could be a job loss, a car accident, […]